Calendar of Events

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Ijams Nature Center: Upcoming Events

Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family, Meetup and Science, nature

11/23 • Intro to Navigation
11/23 • Bouldering for Beginners
11/23 • Bike with a Naturalist
11/24 • Self-Care Sunday Yoga
11/24 • Tellabration: A Celebration of Storytelling for All Ages

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Old City Market Small Business Saturday

  • November 23, 2024

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event and Kids, family

Held on the 100 Block of West Jackson Ave. 11AM TO 4PM

Our artist market is ever growing, ever changing, and we want to make sure you have a wonderful market experience with us at the Old City Market. We feature makers, artists, bakers, and even farmers to share their wonderful creations with the community.

Please follow our Instagram @oldcityknoxmarket for continued updates

https://oldcityknoxville.org/market/

Marble Springs State Historic Site: Table Manners 101

Category: Classes, workshops, Festivals, special events and Kids, family

Want to get the whole family ready for Thanksgiving in a fresh, fun way? Marble Springs State Historic Site invites you to join us, Saturday, November 23rd. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, for “Table Manners 101,” an interactive etiquette workshop perfect for Ladies and Gentlemen ages 8 and up. This engaging, hands-on experience is all about building confidence and learning how to make guests feel welcome at your holiday table—just in time for Thanksgiving!

The organizers may announce more times based on interest.
1220 W Gov John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN
$5 suggested donation per attendee
Reserve your spot through the ticketing site here —
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/7542bd7f-9103-4bd9-8ea7-d478ae5a787f
Check our Facebook event page for updates —
https://www.facebook.com/share/18sGoUXnp2/

For questions or help with ticketing, please contact Danielle Carey at danielles@marblesprings.net.
Space is limited, so please RSVP early to reserve your spot!

Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-712-9076, www.marblesprings.net

Clarence Brown Theatre: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Category: Kids, family, Music and Theatre

ADAPTED BY EDWARD MORGAN AND JOSEPH HANREDDY; MUSIC BY JOHN TANNER

Knoxville’s Most Beloved Family Tradition! For more than three decades, Knoxvillians have returned year-after-year to experience this timeless story of hope and redemption. This season, make 'A Christmas Carol' part of your holiday tradition. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll create a wonderful memory… and you will leave the theater with a warm heart and renewed spirit!

Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information/tickets: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com

Market Square Farmers' Market

  • May 1, 2024 — November 23, 2024

Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Free event, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Meetup

Every Wednesday, May 1 – November 20, 10 am – 1 pm
Market Square in downtown Knoxville

Every Saturday, May 4 – November 23, 9 am – 1 pm
Market Square, Union Avenue, and Market Street in downtown Knoxville

The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market managed by Nourish Knoxville. Everything at the Market Square Farmers’ Market is grown, raised, and/or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! We offer SNAP & SNAP Doubling services every Wednesday and Saturday, and Nourish Kids – a free kids activity on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market/

WDVX: Blue Plate Special & The Big Plate

Category: Free event, Kids, family and Music

The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance radio show held at noon at Visit Knoxville (301 S. Gay Street) every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with your host Red Hickey… and on Saturday with host Sean McCollough. On Fridays WDVX takes the Blue Plate Special to Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria (200 E Jackson Ave) for “The Big Plate”. Make yourself at home as part of the WDVX family at this this daily free concert series. From blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international, it’s all part of the live music experience on The WDVX Blue Plate Special.

All seats are free, and visitors may come and go as they please.

Info: 865-544-1029, http://www.wdvx.com